--- title: "PAT testing cost in Banstead — TMB Electrics" description: "PAT testing in Banstead typically costs around £75 (£70-£130), based on prices local firms publish across 10 towns. TMB Electrics charges £120. What moves the price, and what you pay town by town." canonical: "https://www.tmbelectrics.co.uk/costs/pat-testing" last_updated: "2026-08-18T09:53:39.912Z" --- # PAT testing cost in Banstead — TMB Electrics > PAT testing in Banstead typically costs around £75 (£70-£130), based on prices local firms publish across 10 towns. TMB Electrics charges £120. What moves the price, and what you pay town by town. Most firms near Banstead charge around £75 for PAT testing, usually between £70 and £130. Figures are taken from prices local firms publish on their own websites across 10 towns, last updated 2026-08-16. ## What TMB Electrics charges £120 — published up front and fixed once the property has been seen. That is in line with the local market. - £1.50 per appliance count beyond the 20 included ## PAT testing prices town by town - **Banstead:** no local figures; TMB Electrics £120 - **Sutton:** £70–£195 from 7 local firms; TMB Electrics £120 - **Wallington:** £70–£155 from 6 local firms; TMB Electrics £120 - **Reigate:** £70–£130 from 6 local firms; TMB Electrics £120 - **Purley:** no local figures; TMB Electrics £120 - **Epsom:** no local figures; TMB Electrics £120 - **Kingswood, Surrey:** no local figures; TMB Electrics £120 - **Coulsdon:** no local figures; TMB Electrics £120 - **Tadworth:** £70–£135 from 6 local firms; TMB Electrics £120 - **Ewell:** £70–£180 from 5 local firms; TMB Electrics £120 - **Horley:** no local figures; TMB Electrics £120 - **Burgh Heath:** no local figures; TMB Electrics £120 - **Chipstead, Surrey:** £70–£130 from 6 local firms; TMB Electrics £120 - **Worcester Park:** £65–£120 from 4 local firms; TMB Electrics £120 - **Ashtead:** no local figures; TMB Electrics £120 ## What the price covers - Visual checks of plug tops, flexible cables, casing, and fuse ratings - Earth continuity testing on Class I grounded electrical appliances - Insulation resistance testing between live conductors and external metalwork - Touch current and protective conductor leakage testing where relevant - Applying durable test labels indicating pass status and test date - Compiling a complete register of tested items with individual results ### Priced separately - Fixed electrical wiring and consumer unit testing covered by an EICR - Hardwired appliances directly connected to fused spur units - Permanent repairs to internal electronic circuit boards ## Plan testing around the real risk Appliance safety checks vary between commercial spaces, tenanted flats, and outbuildings across Surrey towns. - **Flats above High Street shops:** Flats above shops in Banstead High Street, Woodcote Road in Wallington, and Central Road in Worcester Park often share electrical incoming supplies or common areas where regular appliance checks support landlord duties. - **Offices and mixed-use premises:** Offices and retail units near Sutton town centre, Bell Street in Reigate, and Victoria Road in Horley need equipment logs to manage workplace safety for staff and visitors. - **Outbuildings and garden studios:** Large detached properties in Kingswood, Tadworth, and Ashtead Park often run portable equipment in garages, workshops, and garden offices fed from sub-mains. ## What happens on the day I carry out appliance testing methodically to limit disruption to your home or workplace. - **Appliance location and access:** I identify all portable items across the property, including IT equipment, kitchen appliances, extension leads, and power tools. - **Inspection and testing:** Each item undergoes a visual check for physical damage followed by calibrated meter testing for electrical safety. - **Labelling and logging:** Passed items receive a sticker recording the test result, and any failed items are removed from service or marked immediately. ## What you receive After completing the inspection and testing, I issue documentation showing the condition of every appliance tested. - **Appliance record:** A detailed list detailing every tested appliance, its location, make, model, and assigned ID number. - **Individual results:** A clear breakdown of pass or fail outcomes alongside test readings for earth continuity and insulation resistance. - **Clear failed-item action:** Immediate notification of items that failed inspection, explaining the hazard and recommended next steps. - **Maintenance evidence:** Formal written documentation to present to local authorities, insurers, or tenants as proof of regular safety checks. ## PAT testing price questions ### How much does PAT testing cost in Banstead? In Banstead, PAT testing typically costs around £75, with most local firms publishing between £70 and £130 across 10 towns. TMB Electrics charges £120 — the rate we quote from, confirmed on survey, not a lead-generation estimate. ### How much is a PAT test UK? Our rate for this work is £120. The price moves with access, the age and condition of the existing installation, and how much making good the job leaves behind — all of which we confirm before work starts. ### How much is PAT testing per item UK? Our rate for this work is £120. The price moves with access, the age and condition of the existing installation, and how much making good the job leaves behind — all of which we confirm before work starts. ### How often should portable appliances be tested? I recommend testing frequencies based on workplace risk and appliance type. High-use tools and rental property appliances benefit from annual checks, while standard office IT equipment often requires less frequent formal testing. ### Do new appliances need PAT testing before use? I advise visually checking new equipment when unpacked. New items manufactured to current safety standards usually do not require immediate electrical meter testing, but logging them on your asset register helps track future check dates. ### Does PAT testing require turning off computers and appliances? Yes, each appliance is unplugged briefly to attach test instruments and check the plug wiring. I co-ordinate testing schedules to minimise downtime for desktop computers and essential office equipment. ### What happens if an appliance fails the test? Failed items are labelled immediately and unplugged to prevent use. Simple issues like damaged plug tops or incorrect fuse ratings are identified, while unsafe items should be repaired or replaced. ### Why do prices differ between towns round here? Local housing stock is the main reason. 1930s bay-fronted semis around Winkworth Road and Ferndale Road, most now on their second or third fuse board Older or harder-to-access properties take longer, and that time is what a quote is mostly made of. - [HSE portable appliance testing FAQs](https://www.hse.gov.uk/electricity/faq-portable-appliance-testing.htm): Health and Safety Executive answers to common questions regarding PAT testing requirements and responsibilities. - [Maintaining equipment in low-risk workplaces](https://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/indg236.htm): HSE guidance on simple visual inspections and safety checks for offices, shops, and low-risk premises.